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Patent GB-2436660-A (GB)
Title: Chromatographic analogue tag for mobile phones
Inventor: EDWARDS MARK CLEVE GERARD
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A chromatographic analogue -tag, which through it's colouration, contains the relevant information, which when translated, via a 26 key alphabet function, provides a de-coded facility, for application as a readout or self-powering (additional) facility when employed with analogue to digital functions, and a main's operated "charger".
Patent GB-2437505-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle stand
Inventor: WILDE MARK JOHN
IPC: B62H3/10
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A bike stand (1) of the type for raising a bike off the ground for maintenance purposes or the like comprises a rotatable support member, such as a rotatable planer platform (3) and a support frame (5). The rotatable support member is capable of supporting the weight of a bike positioned on the bike stand and rotating the bike about an axis of rotation of the rotatable support member. The bike stand may be capable of raising a bike off the ground by means of elevation means (15, 17). Rotating the bike about the axis of rotation of the rotatable support member manoeuvres the bike to an alternative position for performing the maintenance procedure.
Patent GB-2429568-A (GB)
Title: Multi-domain vertical alignment liquid crystal display panel having regions of differing cell-gap height.
Inventor: HUANG CHUN-YI
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: A multi-domain vertical alignment liquid crystal display panel including a thin film transistor array (210), and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The TFT array (210) comprises a substrate (211), data lines (213), scan lines (212) and pixel structures. The data lines (213) and the scan lines (212) are arranged on the substrate (211) to define a plurality of pixel regions (216). Each pixel structure is arranged in the corresponding pixel region (216). Each pixel structure comprises a TFT (214), a pixel electrode (215) and a dielectric lining layer (217). The TFT (214) is electrically connected to the corresponding data line (213) and the corresponding scan line (212). The pixel electrode (215) having slits (2151) is placed upon the TFT (214) and is electrically connected thereto. The dielectric lining layer (217) is disposed on the substrate (211). Part of the dielectric lining layer (217) is sandwiched between the pixel electrode (215) and the substrate (211), to make the liquid crystal molecules (232) inside the liquid crystal display have more tilt directions, and hence reduce light leakage. The dielectric lining layer (217) is arranged such that regions of different cell-gap height are formed in each pixel region (216).
Patent GB-2437963-A (GB)
Title: A bracket for a ladder
Inventor: STAMP LEONARD JOHN
IPC: E06C7/18
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A bracket <B>13</B> for attachment to a ladder comprises an elongate member for connecting between two stiles <B>11</B> of a ladder and an aperture <B>18</B> through which an attachment member <B>27</B> for supporting a load can be connected. The aperture <B>18</B> has a base <B>17</B> for supporting the attachment member, which base <B>17</B> extends along an axis parallel to the length of the elongate member. The elongate member may comprise a channel which fits over a rung of the ladder in use. The base <B>17</B> may have a grooved surface such that each groove can receive a respective attachment means. The aperture may be compartmentalised. The bracket may be of stainless steel and the channel may be plastic coated. The attachment member <B>27</B> may be a carabiner. A ladder having such a bracket is also claimed. The ladder may have two such brackets connected on different rungs of the ladder, when connected the channels of the brackets may face each other.
Patent GB-2459075-A (GB)
Title: Determining arterial input function using a medical scan and an MRI derived blood function.
Inventor: DECLERCK JEROME
IPC: A61B5/026
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A method is described for analysing the images produced by functional medical scans such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET), which method provides for an accurate estimation of Blood Input Function (BIF). An MRI scan and the functional scan is performed simultaneously and the results of the former is used to derive the BIF. The BIF so derived is then used in pharmacokinetic modelling along with the results of the functional scan. The function medical may be of another type such as SPECT or other tomographic method.
Patent GB-2439572-A (GB)
Title: Secure communication between computers on a network when sharing peripherals
Inventor: FARABOSCHI PAOLO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: When an intermediary device (108) on a network is turned on, controlling system software at the intermediary device (108) is booted such that no Internet Protocol (IP) address is ever assigned to the intermediary device (108). The intermediary device (108) sends a boot message over the network to central authority software (120) running on one or more first computing devices (112) on the network. The central authority software (120) in response sends messages over the network to the intermediary device (108) and to a second computing device (114) on the network to establish a private tunnel (122) with one another. The intermediary device (108) and the second computing device (114) establish the private tunnel (122) with one another over the network. The intermediary device (108) then opens a remote connection to the second computing device (114) through the private tunnel (122) so that peripherals (110) connected to the intermediary device (108) can be used by the second computing device (114) as if they were its own. The peripherals connected to the intermediary device (108) communicate using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) protocol, which is transmitted to the second computing device (114) through the private tunnel (122).
Patent GB-2426291-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling a hydraulic actuator, and methods of using same
Inventor: JOHANSEN JOHN A
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for controlling a hydraulic actuator, and various methods of using same. In one illustrative embodiment, the system comprises a first hydraulic cylinder, an isolated supply of fluid provided to the first hydraulic cylinder, the isolated supply of fluid positioned in an environment that is at a pressure other than atmospheric pressure, an actuator device coupled to the first hydraulic cylinder, the actuator device adapted to drive the first hydraulic cylinder to create the sufficient pressure in the fluid, and at least one hydraulic line operatively intermediate the first hydraulic cylinder and the hydraulic actuator, the hydraulic line supplying the sufficient pressure in the fluid to the hydraulic actuator in the remote locale.
Patent GB-2436439-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool with sensor detecting direction of rotation of its electric motor
Inventor: SIMM ROBERT
IPC: B23B45/16
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: The tool, e.g. a drill or hammer drill, has the electric motor 1 provided with a brush plate 2 angularly movable about its axis to change the direction of rotation of the motor; at least one contactless sensor 15 is used to detect the plate position to indicate the rotation direction. The brush plate 2 has an axially extending piece 5 cooperating with a recessed lever 7 pivoted to part of a fixed housing 3. The lever 7 carries a magnet 13, e.g. a permanent magnet, which, in one plate position, is adjacent the sensor 15, e.g. a Hall sensor or reed relay, and, in the other position, is spaced from the sensor such that the sensor is actuated or non-actuated respectively. The sensor 15 can produce a visual and/or audible signal.
Patent GB-2447606-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler with flexible mouthpiece
Inventor: TOMLINSON CAROLINE
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: An asthma inhaler, includes protective outer shield 8 with flexible gasket 9 which can be displaced when in contact with the flexible mouthpiece 7. With flexible upper cap 1, a removable upper body 2 including air intake apertures 3 and air filter 4 which can be removed to allow the insertion of a metered dose canister 6. A flexible mouthpiece 7 which retains its shape when compressed and released through the rotation of the protective outer shield 8 and an atomiser 11 which when the canister is actuated disperses the medication so that it exits the mouthpiece 7 and can be inhaled directly into the lungs of the user.
Patent GB-2449707-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric barrier electrode array
Inventor: HUNT ROBERT
IPC: C01B13/11
Filed: 2007-06-02
Abstract: A dielectric barrier electrode array 2 comprising at least two electrodes spaced apart from one another to define a space, each electrode comprising a hollow insulating tube 6 defined by a tube wall extending between two oppositely disposed ends 8,10, and a conductor extending within the hollow tube from one end, the conductor of a first electrode and the conductor a second electrode being adapted to apply a voltage across the space 12 between two electrodes, each electrode further comprising a conducting material contained within the hollow tube.
Patent GB-2452497-A (GB)
Title: Sound proof mobile telephone container
Inventor: GORDON-CUMMING JAMES
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A sound and vibration proof container A comprises an insulated lid B and acoustic foam C with a suitable aperture to hold a mobile communication device D. The container is clear so that the device can be seen and is able to deaden both the sound of the device's ringtone and the vibrations which often accompany the ringtone. May be used to silence unattended mobile phones without the need to switch them off or turn them to a 'mute' setting, thereby preventing them from annoying neighboring workers in an office environment.
Patent GB-2452559-A (GB)
Title: Hinges for a glass door including lower hinge with elastic positioning column
Inventor: LIU WEN-HUAN
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: Upper and lower hinges for a glass door 6 are composed of an upper hinge 1, two positioning members 2, and a lower hinge 3. The upper and lower hinges are each provided with a fixing seat 11, 31 and a turntable 12, 32. The fixing seat of the lower hinge 32 is protruded upward with a ring block 313 provided with an annular slot 3131 for installing a bearing 3132. A ring member is connected at a lower circumference of the ring block 313 and is provided with a threaded hole 3142 for locking an elastic positioning column 514 with male threads. The elastic positioning column 315 is provided with a spring 3152 and a bead 3161. A top part of the bead 3161 extends out of a top end of the positioning column 315. The turntable of the lower hinge 32 is provided with an annular groove (figure 3, 323) having a ring member located at an outer circumference, which is provided with an arc-shape trench (figure 3, 3241). An interior of the arc-shaped trench is provided with a plurality of positioning indents 3242 for locking with the bead 3161 of the elastic positioning column 315.
Patent GB-2455511-A (GB)
Title: A floor and electrical generator module
Inventor: JONES DAVID PIERCE
IPC: F24S50/20
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a floor and electrical generator module 1. The module comprises a moveable body 2 which has a floor panel 3 for forming a floor 4, a photovoltaic cell 6 mounted to the floor panel for generating electricity, and a support means 12 and 14 which support the module. The support means may allow pivotal movement between a first and a second position. In the first position the floor surface is uppermost such that the body can function as a floor. In the second position the photovoltaic cell is uppermost such that the module can function as an electrical generator. The support means may also support the photovoltaic cell in the second position at a first or second angle to the horizontal in which the cell is optimised for the position of the summer or winter sun. The body may be moved either manually or automatically between said first and second positions.
Patent GB-2447324-A (GB)
Title: Reducing noise from unshielded coupling in switch mode power supply
Inventor: RYAN PAUL
IPC: H02M1/12
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A switch mode power supply comprises a power input 102, a switch 104, a transformer 150, and a power output 118. The transformer has a primary winding 152 coupled to said power input via said switch, and a secondary winding 156 coupled to said power output. The transformer further comprises an auxiliary winding 154 and a coupling structure 161 capacitatively coupled to said secondary winding of said transformer; wherein said coupling structure does not comprise a shield or screen between said primary and secondary windings. The switch mode power supply further comprises a coupling capacitor 162 connected between said coupling structure and said auxiliary winding to provide a noise suppression voltage from said auxiliary winding to said secondary winding to at least partially cancel a common mode noise voltage on said secondary winding from unshielded coupling from said primary winding.
Patent GB-2449351-A (GB)
Title: Coupling a buoyant data acquisition module to an ocean bottom seismometer by means of a retractable tether line
Inventor: MANIN MICHEL
IPC: B63B22/06
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A module 10 for connecting with an ocean bottom seismometer anchored A on the seafloor comprises a watertight enclosure 11 containing an electronic device for recording the signals acquired by the seismometer. The signals may be recorded on hard disk or flash memory. The enclosure 11 also includes electrical power supply means, such as a battery. A connector C2 is provided for connecting said acquisition device to a corresponding connector C1 on the anchor A. The module includes a winder 14 (e.g. drum, spool, reel) which receives a connection line LG, the free end of which is tethered to the anchor A. The line is wound up in order to move the module down to the seafloor, preferably by a robotic device M attached to vessel B via an umbilical O. A buoyancy member 12 causes the module to float back to the surface when a control signal (e.g. acoustic signal) releases a lock on the winder 14.
Patent GB-2451925-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with cleaner body locking unit
Inventor: YOO DONG-HUN
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2008-05-28
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner (1, fig 1) for use in both an upright form and a canister form has a cleaner body 10 that can be mounted on, and dismounted from, a nozzle unit 30. The nozzle unit 30 draws in dust along with air while moving along a surface to be cleaned. The cleaner body (10, Fig 1) has a dust-separating unit 14 for separating and collecting the dust, a support unit 50 is pivotally connected to the nozzle unit 30 to support the lower part of the cleaner body (10, fig 1) and to communicate with the nozzle unit. A locking unit 70 detachably locks the lower part of the cleaner body (10, fig 1) to the support unit 50. The locking unit 70 preferably includes a first locking part 71 and a second locking part 75, with the first locking part 70 including at least one projection 71a, 71c formed on the cleaner body (10, fig 1) and a respective recess 72a, 72c provided on the support unit 50. The second locking part 75 consisting of a least one locking groove 76a formed on the cleaner body (10, fig 1) and a locking member 77 rotatably supported on the support unit 50 and operated by a foot pedal 82.
Patent GB-2461263-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance and recording device operating through a mains power outlet
Inventor: KAO YU-LI
IPC: G08B13/196
Filed: 2008-06-23
Abstract: A surveillance and recording system communicating over a power line network through mains outlets includes a photographing device 2 as well as a display and recording device 11. The camera contains an image module 101, an image compression module 102 and a first power line adapter module 103. The display and recording device includes a display and recording module (110, fig. 3), a storage device 111, a processor 112, an image decompression module 113 and a second power line adapter module 114. The photographing device may be installed in lighting equipment (e.g. a lamp or a night light) whose mains lead fits an ordinary power outlet. The lamp may contain LEDs to provide illumination, and these may be switched by an ambient light sensor.
Patent GB-2462805-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor laser
Inventor: CAI BO
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: The semiconductor laser 104 package includes a small quarter wave plate 102 arranged on the optical axis of the laser device and in close proximity to the output facet of the laser. The polarisation state of the light emitted by the laser is rotated by 45° any retro-reflected laser light is also rotated by a further 45°. The 90° change in the polarization state of the retro-reflected light reduces interferometric sub-cavity effects and also reduces light amplitude phase coupling which can cause emission coherence collapse. When the laser package incorporating the quarter wave plate is coupled to an optical fibre the optical isolation of the laser with respect to the back reflected light from the partially reflecting surface of the optical fibre is improved.
Patent GB-2462625-A (GB)
Title: Microphone stands
Inventor: PUSH P
IPC: F16M11/02
Filed: 2008-08-13
Abstract: A range of designer microphone stands having (human shaped) design elements incorporated into functional attributes comprising, for example a flexible hand shaped gripping means 6 of plastic, wax or rubber for holding the microphone at the top of the stand, and hand shaped moulding 1 attached to the adjusting collar and rotatable therewith for height adjustment, and feet (11) for supporting the stand as base support. The microphone stand may also have lights (16) such as lasers or glowing chemicals within the body of the microphone, which may be operated by a computer circuit, or electric power.
Patent GB-2464158-A (GB)
Title: A method of fabricating structured particles composed of silicon or a silicon base material and their use in lithium rechargeable batteries
Inventor: GREEN MINO
IPC: H01M4/134
Filed: 2008-10-10
Abstract: A process for etching silicon particles or granules to form pillars etched on to the surface of the particles comprises steps of treating the silicon particles in an etching solution comprising hydrofluoric acid (HF), silver nitrate (AgNO3) and nitric acid (HNO3), adding further nitrate ions (NO3-) by adding an alkali metal nitrate or ammonium nitrate, and separating the etched silicon particles from the solution. The etching solution has a HF concentration between 6 to 8M, silver ion (Ag+) concentration between 0.01 to 0.1M and a NO3-concentration between 0.02 and 0.2M. The reaction is ideally conducted at room temperature. The pillars formed on the etched particles may be removed to form fibres. The fibres or pillared particles may be used as the active material in a composite anode for a lithium ion electrochemical cell.
Patent GB-2471520-A (GB)
Title: An electrospray pneumatic nebuliser ionisation source
Inventor: SYMS RICHARD
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2009-07-03
Abstract: This invention provides a method of combining an array-type nanospray ionisation source comprising a set of externally wetted proud features 105 and a contact electrode 108 with a pneumatic nebuliser 103, 206 acting to enhance the flux of sprayed ions. Methods of fabricating substrate combining a set of proud features 105 with analyte delivery 106, 107 and gas flow channels 103 in silicon-based materials 101 are described.
Patent GB-2465669-A (GB)
Title: Boot carrying device
Inventor: MANNING PETER ANTHONY
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A boot carrying device comprises a cover top 1, an integral handle 2 and connecting spring clips 3 with integral grips 4 which secure to the tops of the Wellington boots 5. The grips 4 may be of a rubber type material. The handle 2 enables the boots 5 to be picked up, hung up and/or carried. In use, when the handle 2 is lifted it pivots at a point 6 (figure 3) and wedges between the spring clips 3 thus increasing the grip on the boots 5. The cover top 1 prevents the boots from rain when left outside, and also prevents the ingress of objects such as leaves and spiders.
Patent GB-2465286-A (GB)
Title: Motorised swinging bassinet for a play yard
Inventor: KING DEREK A
IPC: A47D7/04
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: A bassinet 20 for mounting onto a play yard 10 having upper boundary 11 comprises: a frame structure 21; a bottom support member 24 supported from the frame structure; at least three connector mounts 30,40 detachably supportable on the upper boundary 11; a drive mechanism [50, Fig. 7], preferably included within on the of the mounts 30, operable to induce an oscillating movement into the bassinet 20 when mounted on the play yard 10; and support members 35,45 interconnecting each of the connector mounts 30,40 with the frame structure 21 to support the bassinet such that it retains a generally horizontal orientation during oscillation. Preferably, the support member 35 which connects the bassinet frame 21 to the connector mount 30 that houses the drive means, is a rigid support member. The other support members 45 are preferably flexible.
Patent GB-1356368-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid regulated power supplies
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1356368 Automatic control of voltage and current LAMBDA ELECTRONICS CORP 3 March 1972 [4 March 1971] 10007/72 Heading G3R [Also in Division H1] In an electrical regulator unit the heat generating components are mounted on a first thermally conductive chassis and the heat sensitive components are mounted on a second thermally conductive chassis, the chassis being joined by thermally insulating means. Regulator circuit, Fig. 1. A 5V, 5A regulated output across O 1  O 2  is produced from an unregulated D.C. input across I 1  I 2  by a pass transistor Q 1  and driver transistor Q 2 . The output voltage is sensed at the junction of R 8  and R 9  and the output current is sensed across resistor Rm. The sensed values are fed to an integrated circuit Cc and compared with reference values to provide a control signal for driver transistor Q 2 . A resistor T 1  with a positive temperature co-efficient detects overheating of transistors Q 1  and Q 2  to limit the current passed to a safe value. Regulator construction, Fig. 4. Two copper, aluminium or steel plates 101, 102, separated by a rectangular plastics box 103 each carry an alumina substrate 114, 116 on which are printed respectively the control and power circuitry 115, 118. The output transistors Q 1 , Q 2  and temperature sensitive resistor T 1  are mounted in a thermal sink 120 fixed to plate 116. Input and output connections 133 from lands on the substrates 114, 116 are made through holes 127 in the box. The plates 101 and 102 are adapted to be screwed to external heat sinks.
Patent GB-454388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to aeroplanes
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1935-04-01
Abstract: 454,388. Aeroplanes. GRIFFIN, E. G., 56, Ludgate Hill, London.-(Burnelli Aircraft, Ltd.; Keyport, New Jersey, U.S.A.) April 1, 1935, No. 10094. [Class 4] An aeroplane has a single wing comprising a centre section 1, Figs. 1 and 3, of bi-convex section of sufficient depth to accommodate passengers and other load and tapering outer sections 2 having the same chord and upper surface camber at their roots as, but considerably less depth than, the centre section to which they are attached. The aeroplane is stabilized by a tail-unit carried, by fins or outriggers 13, and section 1 may be provided with an adjustable flap 17. The roots of wing sections 2 may be undercut as shown at 12 in Fig. 2, in order to increase the area of the exposed side walls of the centre section 1 in which may be provided doors and windows. The wing structure may comprise spars 18, Fig. 6, connected by fish-plates to transverse bulkheads 18a, at their upper flanges and by struts 22 connected to the lower flanges at the outward limits of undercuts 19. In a modification, Fig. 1, two bulkheads 23 may be connected by convergent spars 24 to a single outer spar 25. U.S.A. Specification 1,987,050 is referred to.